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Whenever Christmas arrives, a multitude of events and activities emerge across the country. In fact, there might be so many that you can’t track them all or know which to go for. With that in mind, we’ve come up with a list of some of the best places to visit this holiday season, from Christmas markets to pop-up events to malls.
1. Gardens by the Bay
This season, few places are as packed with Christmas vibes as Gardens by the Bay. With both the Christmas Wonderland and the Christmas Train Show held here, you’d find it hard to not feel the festive cheer when you visit.
This year’s Christmas Wonderland at Supertree Grove features an expanded fairground with new activities and attractions, while the Christmas Train Show at Flower Dome is back for its second edition with more model trains, flowers and iconic structures.
Whether it’s experiencing snowfall at the Christmas Wonderland or cooler temperatures in the Flower Dome conservatory, it will definitely look and feel a lot more like Christmas. Both events are ticketed, so be sure to grab yours before they sell out!
8 Marina Gardens Drive, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953
+65 6420 6848
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2. Jewel & Changi Airport
You might not be travelling this December holiday, but you can still feel like you’re going on a Christmas vacation when you drop by Jewel and Changi Airport this month. Changi Airport’s Jewel, Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 are all featuring Disney Cruise Line-themed installations and photo spots. If you visit at the right time, you might even get a chance to meet & greet familiar characters like Captain Mickey and Iron Man!
What I would personally want to experience is The Magic of Adventure at Jewel Forest Valley, where there is a 16-metre-tall Festive Tree of Adventure, a Disney-themed Light & Music Show, and nightly snowfall sessions.
To find out more about the festivities happening at the world’s best airport, click here.
78 Airport Boulevard, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
+65 6956 9898
Daily: 24 hours
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3. CapitaLand Malls — Mofusand Holidays
If you’re a cat person, Christmas in Singapore this year is extra fur-tastic. That’s because Mofusand, the popular, whimsical and fluffy cat characters from Japan, can be spotted at 17 CapitaLand Malls around Singapore from now till 31 Dec. This includes Bugis Junction, Plaza Singapura, Aperia Mall, Westgate and more.
These cute creatures appear in Instagram-worthy installations with a holiday twist, and are part of Southeast Asia’s first-ever Mofusand festive celebration. Highlights to look out for are the 8-metre-tall Donut Meow inflatable at Plaza Singapura, and the Mofusand Christmas Tree outside Raffles City.
There are also Mofusand Pop-up Stores with exclusive merchandise and purchase-with-purchase premiums. For the full list of pop-ups and installations, click here.
Multiple locations
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4. Raffles City
Talking about Raffles City, the iconic mall has been turned into a wonderland of style, beauty and imagination called ‘Dreams of Wonder’. From now till 31 Dec, shoppers can look forward to Christmas-themed retail experiences, pop-ups and installations.
Whether it’s The Circus of Dreams photo spot, the Stamp Mailing Station with free gift engraving services, or the many retail and food & beverage offerings in the mall, there is plenty to see and do here. Especially for shoppers, this is a holiday destination worth checking out. Spending a minimum of S$100 in a single receipt will also earn you a chance to have your expenses paid for by Raffles City, up to a cap of S$5,000 in eCapitaVouchers.
For full details on all the deals and happenings at Raffles City, click here.
252 North Bridge Road, Raffles City, Singapore 179103
+65 6318 0238
Daily (6 Nov to 31 Dec): 10am – 10pm
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5. Togetherland by World Christmas Market
Christmas does not feel complete without Christmas markets. And this year, one of the biggest ones you should look out for is Togetherland by World Christmas Market. Taking place from 11 Dec to 4 Jan at Bayfront Event Space, the 2025 edition of World Christmas Market is twice the size of last year’s.
You will find different festive zones, each with its own flair and flavour. For example, Dancer’s Magical Playground is the main festival arena with Christmas musicals and live acts. Dasher’s Festive Feast is a collection of stalls and vendors serving seasonal treats. Comet’s Global Market is an artisanal food market bringing together international festive delights.
For more information on what else to expect, including carnival rides and a playground for pets, click here.
12A Bayfront Avenue, Bayfront Event Space, Singapore 018970
Mon to Thu (11 Dec to 4 Jan): 5pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun (11 Dec to 4 Jan): 4pm – 11pm
Wed (24 & 31 Dec): 4pm – 2am
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6. Orchard Road
Christmas on A Great Street is back again at Orchard Road. This Christmas light-up in town, which has been held annually for more than 40 years, has become almost synonymous with Christmas celebrations in Singapore.
Beyond just the long stretch of lights and decorations you can appreciate, there are also Great Christmas Villages you can visit, complete with food, drinks, carnival games and rides. There are also vendors selling Christmas-themed accessories and goodies. Take a walk on Orchard Road if you haven’t yet!
391A Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza, Singapore 238873
+65 8917 7823
Mon to Thu (8 Nov to 4 Jan): 3pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun (8 Nov to 4 Jan): 12pm – 10pm
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7. Public Garden Christmas 2025
Public Garden is back again for its Christmas 2025 edition, which is appropriately themed ‘A Tropical Christmas’. As usual, you can expect to find booths by independent brands from around Asia, offering products that could turn out to be unexpected treasures for you.
This could come in the form of handcrafted postcards, book covers, keychains, stickers, plushies, tableware, artwork and more. If you’re looking for uniquely designed gifts this holiday season, visiting ‘A Tropical Christmas’ at Public Garden might just be what you need.
The event will be held on 13 & 14 Dec at the Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre. Entry is free. To have a teaser on some of the vendors that will be present, follow Public Garden’s Instagram page.
1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 4, Suntec Convention Hall 403 – 404, Singapore 039593
Sat & Sun (13 & 14 Dec): 1pm – 7pm
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8. Sentosa Festive Market
For one weekend only on 6 & 7 Dec, there will also be a Sentosa Festive Market at Palawan Beach Walk. This market by Sunday Social will feature more than 30 local designers and makers. It’s not often that we have a maker’s market like this at Sentosa, so you might want to check it out.
At the Festive Market, you can explore handmade accessories, decorations, candles, festive bakes, vinyl records, leather goods and more. But there is also a range of family-friendly workshops that are just fitting for the Christmas season. This includes Christmas-themed Stamp Carving (S$25), Christmas Card Painting (S$20), Natural Perfume Atelier (S$28), and DIY Resin Accessories (S$20 – S$25).
For the full list of vendors and activities, and to book a workshop, click here.
Sentosa, Palawan Beach Walk (next to Palawan Green)
Sat & Sun (6 & 7 Dec): 4pm – 9pm
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9. Festive WILD-erland
If Christmas markets are too basic for you, perhaps you should try exploring Festive WILD-erland at Mandai Wildlife WEST. From now to 4 Jan, Rainforest Wild Asia and Bird Paradise have both been transformed into an exotic Christmas wonderland.
Here, visitors can not only spot new Christmas setups like an 8-metre Tree of Life, but also participate in holiday-themed activities. Santa’s Adventure Quest, for example, invites you to find hidden tokens along the Forest Trek in exchange for prizes.
You can also immerse yourself in the Aurora Snowy Cavern WILD-erland with Aurora lights and gentle snowfall, or try spotting the park’s animal residents munching on their own Christmas treats. For more information on Festive WILD-erland, visit the official website.
20 Mandai Lake Road, Mandai Wildlife WEST, Singapore 729825
+65 6269 3411
Daily (15 Nov to 4 Jan): 9am – 7pm
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10. Capitol Singapore & CHIJMES
Christmas Enchantment has also hit central Singapore in the City Hall area. From now till 31 Dec, there is a series of festivities happening at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES. Looking for more Christmas markets? From 5 to 25 Dec, there will be one held daily at the Outdoor Plaza of Capitol Singapore and one held from Fri to Sun at the Main Lawn of CHIJMES.
Want to experience snowfall? You can find it at both locations too. Alongside that, Christmas carols fill the air at the Capitol Singapore Singing Tree and CHIJMES Main Lawn on weekends. At the right moment every night, you can spot mesmerising light projections on the CHIJMES Hall facade too.
There are also numerous promotions and gifts to redeem; to not miss out on any, visit Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES’ websites.
13 Stamford Road, Capitol Singapore, Singapore 178905
+65 6385 7488
Daily (14 Nov to 28 Dec): 12pm – 9pm
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30 Victoria Street, CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
+65 6265 3600
Daily (14 Nov to 31 Dec): 4pm – 10pm
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11. Marina Bay Sands
When I walked through The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands recently, I was pleasantly surprised. What greeted me was a floating Christmas tree forest and friendly toy soldiers hanging out at different parts of the mall. If I hadn’t chanced upon this, I wouldn’t have known that Marina Bay Sands also has its own nutcracker-themed Christmas celebration.
If you’d like to soak in this whimsical, festive atmosphere, you can do so from now to 29 Dec. With 88 nutcracker butlers and 190 Christmas trees spread across different floors, you will definitely find many photo opportunities. There are also a couple of larger-than-life installations to spot, such as the Midnight Toy Factory.
At 7.30pm and 8.30pm daily, The Nutcracker’s Butler Concerto showcase will also take place at the Levitating Fir Forest, complete with twinkling lights, animations and music. Don’t miss this if you want to witness festive storytelling come to life.
10 Bayfront Avenue, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
+65 6688 8868
Daily (8 Nov to 29 Dec): 10am – 10pm
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12. Suntec City — Catch the Holiday Magic
Another place to visit this Christmas season is Suntec City. Not only has Christmas arrived at this huge and beloved mall, but so have Pokémon! From now to 28 Dec, Catch the Holiday Magic invites all fans and trainers alike for a Pokémon-themed festive celebration.
With Pokémon Dance Parades, Meet & Greet Sessions and installations like a Holiday Cabin, both adults and children will have a Poké Ball of a time here. There are also cool activities like ‘Who’s That Pokémon?’, a daily quiz in the form of an advent calendar.
Gamers can also try out the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch 2 or learn to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Spend a minimum of S$60 onwards at Suntec City during this period to redeem a Holiday Edition Gift Bag Set, Holiday Edition Pokémon Rug, and Suntec City e-vouchers.
Those of you who love snow can also experience a Snowfall Show at the Suntec Plaza outside the mall, right next to a 12-metre-tall Christmas tree. For exact details on how to participate in the activities and shows, click here.
3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City, Atrium (Tower 1 & 2) Singapore 038983
Daily (6 Nov to 28 Dec): 11am – 9pm
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Which of the events are you most excited for? Better start planning on how to catch ’em all!
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